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Publications in Press—- " Ulcerative Colitis " (Iverach) Proceedings of a meeting of the Royal " Infective Hepatitis " (R. Kirk) J> Australasian College of Physicians in " Some New Pressor Drugs " (Smirk) J Wellington, February, 1946. Virus and Immunology Research Committee. —Dr. N. L. Edson (Chairman), Professor E. F. D'Ath, Professor J. C. Eccles, Professor C. E. Hercus, Dr. J. 0. Mercer. Committee not yet in active work. Neurophysiology and Neuropathology Research Committee. —Professor J. C. Eccles (Chairman), Professor F. H. Smirk, Professor W. E. Adams, Dr. M. A. Falconer. A clinical team investigated all cases of sciatica admitted to the Dunedin Hospital, and, in addition, has held a weekly out-patient session for the purpose of seeing new cases and of the following-up of old cases. Dental Research Committee—Professor J. P. Walsh (Chairman), Mr. J. LI. Saunders* Dr. R. E. T. Hewart, Mr. H. S. Wilkinson. Committee not yet in active work. Obstetric Research Committee. —Professor J. B. Dawson (Chairman), Dr. F. CBennett, Dr. Sylvia Chapman, Dr. T. R. Plunkett, Dr. T. F. Corkill, Dr. G. J. S. Fisher {ex officio), (President of the Obstetrical Society). " Progress Report on Pelvimetry Research " (Allen). Enterobius Vermicularis: Report by Professor L. R. Richardson. STAFF I regret to record the death of Dr. R. B. Robb, who held the position of School Medical Officer, Auckland, for five years. Dr. Thos. J. Hughes retired after thirty-two years' service. Since 1920 Dr. Hughes filled with distinction the responsible position of Medical Officer of Health, Auckland. Mr. F. J. Fenton, Inspecting House Manager, and Mr. G. Laurenson, Architect, retired after long and valuable service in their respective spheres. Dr. Doris Gordon was appointed Director of Maternal and Infant Welfare, a position that has been vacant since the retirement of Dr. T. L. Paget in 1944. Dr. Gordon is well known for activities in the cause of infant and maternal welfare. In conclusion, I desire to express my thanks to the members of the staff for their loyal support during the past years. M. H. Watt, Director-General of Health.

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